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E. Oklahoma Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Beach Hazards Statement
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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 4:00 AM EDT – Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
What:
Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the
surf zone.
Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the
surf zone.
Where:
The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
When:
Through this evening.
Through this evening.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries.
Additional Details:
The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around noon.
The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around noon.
Instructions:
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Outer Banks
Hatteras Island